Pays $54.9-$82.35/hr — Physician Assistant market median is ~$120k (29 jobs) · Above average in Surgery (PA) for work-life (3.9/10, vs 408 in this specialty)
Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full Time
About the Role
Neurosurgery PA. M-F 7am-5pm. 50/50 inpatient/outpatient. Call 1 weekday/week + 1 weekend every 5 weeks. $114K-$171K. New grads welcome.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full Time in Libertyville, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- The team fosters a collaborative culture where APPs are valued contributors and actively supported in expanding their clinical and procedural skill sets.
- This position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, hands-on surgical experience, and mentorship.
Requirements
- Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $114K - $171K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with American Addiction Centers in Libertyville, Illinois.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and active PA national board certification. Must hold a valid PA license, DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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